NAMI Basics is a free, six week course for parents and caregivers who have a child in High School or younger (generally under the age 18) affected by a mental illness. Diagnoses discussed in the class include: childhood onset of bipolar disorder, childhood onset of schizophrenia, depression, ADD, ADHD, anxiety disorders, OCD and eating disorders. Trained family members, who have firsthand experience with the rewards and challenges of raising children with mental illnesses volunteer to teach Basics.